Restaking Soars to $30 Billion as Institutions Drive Growth

- Institutional scaling drives $30 billion TVL in restaking. - P2P.org addresses risk models, DVT, and seamless integration to support this expansion. Institutional adoption is transforming restaking into a cornerstone of blockchain infrastructure. On September 17, 2025, Cointelegraph reported that the total value locked (TVL) in restaking reached $30 billion by August 2025, with EigenLayer capturing 70% of this market. While retail innovation initially propelled growth through liquid restaking and incentives, a critical pivot towards institutional strategies is now shaping the market. On September 17, P2P.org's Head of MENA, Ali Boukhalfa, said during an AMA session that capital efficiency and secure financial products derived from staked assets are major draws for institutions. However, scaling these operations for institutional engagement introduces technical and regulatory challenges that demand tailored solutions. Key barriers to institutional adoption include the need for standardized risk assessment models, distributed validator technology (DVT), APIs, and compliance adaptations. To address these gaps, companies like P2P.org are developing plug-and-play systems designed for seamless integration with enterprise infrastructures. Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) is a pivotal innovation in this domain, as it mitigates risks tied to single points of failure and slashing penalties by distributing validator responsibilities among multiple operators. Institutions also require audited, compliant operations to provide the assurance and trust necessary to attract large-scale capital into restaking ecosystems. The adoption of restaking follows a trajectory similar to Ethereum staking, where retail-driven advancements paved the way for institutional-scale involvement. This industry strategy leverages innovation from early market participants and aligns with institutional needs for operational clarity and robust risk mitigation. Market data reflects this growth. As of 19:08 UTC on September 17, EigenLayer (EIGEN) trades at $1.62. According to CoinMarketCap, its 24-hour trading volume surged by 2.56%. EigenLayer accounts for $19.3 billion in TVL, cementing its dominant role in the restaking industry.